'69 Vert - back on the road
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From: Frisco TX
'69 Vert - back on the road
Mike and I just started the '69 last week for the first time in 2 yrs.
I then spent 2 days bleeding brakes on the completely fresh manual system and thyen took the maiden voyage.
Still lots to do - vacuum accessories, 4 wheel alignment, exhaust tie -in to headers.............ect
Engine/Tranny/Drivetrain:
360ci that made 440hp/450tq
GM L-88 15 lb flywheel w/ Hays 10.5 Comp clutch
TKO 600 2.87 1st w/ .82 OD
3:73 posi
255/60x15 rears
All I can say is WOW..........thanks to all the guys who encouraged me to go with the light flywheel setup. Amazing throttle response......crisp and precise. Clutch is on or off with a very firm pedal.........but thats ok its a freckin hot rod.
Thanks to Mike Dyer for his help and friendship in getting this project moved along. Mike, we have some tuning to do
Last edited by ED69ray; Jan 7, 2011 at 10:16 PM.
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi,
I think it looks terrific too!
Silver REALLY shows off the lines. I think it's something to do with the soft shadows that show the shape of the panels on silver cars.
I think the 'stripe' at the rear of the hood is the spot for the wiper well grill to be installed?!
More Pictures!!!
Regards,
Alan
I think it looks terrific too!
Silver REALLY shows off the lines. I think it's something to do with the soft shadows that show the shape of the panels on silver cars.
I think the 'stripe' at the rear of the hood is the spot for the wiper well grill to be installed?!
More Pictures!!!
Regards,
Alan
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From: Chester Virginia
skiff of snow here too in Richmond, Va. area last night and Tuesday 3-5" depending on whose forecast you believe/disbelieve. Coldest December on record here since records back to 1885. Car spent the month in the garage.
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Drifting
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From: Chester Virginia
Don't tell me that Al Gore drives a vette? He did leave his wife and might be having a late life crisis so it wouldn't be unprecedented.
In my case, it looks more like: "They'll have to take the Vette keys and pry them from my cold, dead hands!"
Having fun with politicians...Lance
In my case, it looks more like: "They'll have to take the Vette keys and pry them from my cold, dead hands!"
Having fun with politicians...Lance
Racer
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From: Taylors sc
Love that 69 Cortez Silver/w black!!!!!
absolutly beautiful!!! love the L-88 hood.... congrats on the back in the road!!!
I think that the 69 Cortez Silver is the most beautiful colors ,well after red for me...
We restored a 69 400hp convert identical to your car and i have missed it since it was finished and after 15years of having that one ,it still one of the favorites.... I let my wife look at a 69 color chart and low and behold she chose you guessed it to go on her 69 GP ...... much better than the aqua blue...
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I think that the 69 Cortez Silver is the most beautiful colors ,well after red for me... We restored a 69 400hp convert identical to your car and i have missed it since it was finished and after 15years of having that one ,it still one of the favorites.... I let my wife look at a 69 color chart and low and behold she chose you guessed it to go on her 69 GP ...... much better than the aqua blue...
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Racer
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From: Napa CA
I am sure people on this forum are getting sick of seeing me post the same photo of my 69, but I sure like the way it looks and when I get a chance these days, I drive the s#!$ out of it! Though tomorrow I am tearing into the interior.
But that is a nice looking car!
Are those dyno numbers (440hp/450tq) at the flywheel or at the wheel? Either way you got me beat as I took the easy way out and dumped a FB385 crate motor in mine that after the first time I drove it, I was already jonesing for more HP!
Eric.
